Brewers first baseman Adam Lind dealing with back stiffness

Lind is dealing with the discomfort while he is on the field, bending over for groundballs, but does not have issues while at the plate. Lind is hitting .423 with one home run and four RBI in 26 plate appearances this spring.

Brewers' Adam Lind plays three innings at first base Wednesday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(3/18/2015)Brewers first baseman Adam Lind saw his first action in the field Wednesday, playing three innings at first base in his team's 8-4 win over the Royals.

Lind has been slowed by lower back stiffness, something he has managed since 2011.

"The thing about it is it just pops up," Lind said. "You never know. It can happen closing a toilet seat or shaving or anything where I bend over. That's the problem."

Lind is hoping to play four innings Thursday provided he doesn't suffer any setbacks overnight. He's 5 for 10 at the plate this spring.

Brewers' Adam Lind will start at 1B for first time this spring

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(3/18/2015)Adam Lindwill start at first base for the Brewers for the first time this spring, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Wednesday. Lind missed a week of game action with a a stiff lower back and was limited to DH duties because of the issue. He has four hits in eight Cactus League at-bats.

Brewers plan to start Adam Lind at 1B on Wednesday

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(3/17/2015)The Brewers plan to startAdam Lind at first base Wednesday afternoon against the Royals in Cactus League play, according to MLB.com. Lind was sidelined last week with a stiff lower back and was limited to DH duties because of the issue. It would be Lind's first action in the field on Wednesday.

Brewers' Adam Lind makes Cactus League debut

by Elliott Smith | Staff Writer

(3/12/2015)Adam Lindmade his spring debut for the Brewers on Thursday, starting and hitting fifth in their game against the Rockies, per the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

Lind has been sidelined for a week with a stiff lower back. He was traded to the Brewers in the offseason after hitting .321/.381/.479 over 290 at-bats with the Blue Jays last season.

Brewers DH Adam Lind (back) expected to return Thursday

Lind injured his back last week and has rested it since. His back injury has to do with a lower disc and it's something he has dealt with in the past.

Brewers' Adam Lind: Back is improving

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(3/8/2015)Brewers first baseman Adam Lind said Sunday that injured back has improved over the last couple of days, the Journal Sentinel reports.

"It's better it's the first week of camp instead of the last," Lind said. "So, we'll see. Hopefully, it will go away and stay away for a while. Hopefully, it's my body just getting into baseball shape."

Lind's back problems are related to an issue with a lower disc.

"It's exactly the same (as in the past)," he said. "It's part of me. I never know when it's going to pop up. That's kind of the problem with the whole thing. I didn't really show any symptoms before it happened. It just kind of got tight through the course of a day. By the next day, it was kind of bad. All I can do is do the best I can to try and stop it from happening."

Lind hopes to be on the field in "a couple more days."

Brewers' Adam Lind to miss second straight game

by Shawn Krest | CBSSports.com

(3/7/2015)Brewers first baseman Adam Lind will miss his second straight game on Saturday. Lind felt back soreness while taking grounders on Thursday. He is day-to-day and missed games on Friday and Saturday.

"We figured somewhere along the line it was going to flare up," manager Ron Roenicke told Todd Rosiak of the Journal Sentinel. "So I think it’s just learning him and him letting us know when it’s a little tight and it could flare up."

Brewers' Adam Lind dealing with back injury

Lind's back flared up while taking grounders on Thursday. He was scratched from Friday's game, and is considered day-to-day. Lind was acquired by the club during the offseason, and is expected to see significant time at first base.

The 31-year-old Lind hit .321/.381/.479 over 290 at-bats last season.

Brewers acquire Adam Lind from Blue Jays

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(11/1/2014)The Brewers have acquired first baseman Adam Lind from the Blue Jays, MLBDailyDish.com reports. CBSSports.com baseball insider Jon Heyman has confirmed the deal, and Sportsnet.ca initially reported that the two teams were close to working out a deal to send the first baseman to Milwaukee.

The Blue Jays exercised Lind's option for $7.5 million early Saturday, but the first baseman was reported to be drawing plenty of trade interest. The Brewers had first basemen Lyle Overbay and Mark Reynolds both post OPS marks of under .700 in 2014. Lind hit 321/.381/.479 with six home runs and 40 RBI in 290 at-bats over 96 games with the Blue Jays. There is no word on who the Brewers will send to Toronto in exchange for Lind, but the Blue Jays could use some pitching help.

Blue Jays exercise Adam Lind's option

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(11/1/2014)The Blue Jays exercised a $7.5-million option on first baseman Adam Lind for next season.

Lind hit .321/.381/.479 with six home runs and 40 RBI in 290 at-bats over 96 games this season. The team could look to deal the veteran during the offseason, as he has reportedly received plenty of trade interest already.

Report: Inquiries pouring in for Blue Jays 1B/DH Adam Lind

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(10/22/2014)Fresh off a season in which he batted .321, Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind is receiving plenty of attention in the trade market, according to the Toronto Sun.

Lind totaled six home runs and 40 RBI in 2014. "I hear the Blue Jays are getting a lot of interest on Lind and not just from American League teams," an executive told the Sun.

He started 47 games at first base and 36 at designated hitter this season. His limited skills as a position player makes interest from NL teams a bit of a surprise. What is not a surprise is that teams are intrigued by his contract situation. The Jays will likely pick up his 7.5 million option for 2015 and, if he performs well, his $8 million option for the following year.

The Jays also have an option on Lind for 2016 at $8 million.

Adam Lind anxious about contract situation

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(9/24/2014)Blue Jays first baseman/designated hitter Adam Lind remains eager to learn whether his team will pick up a $7.5 million option on him in 2015, per Sportsnet.com, which is reporting that it's likely. Lind criticized the front office for not letting him know its plans.

"I'd like to get a little more clarity than I had last year," Lind said. "I think I've been here long enough that I deserve a straight answer. Just tell me, just let me know. We're all on the same team here, right? I played injured a lot this year, unknowingly, I guess, if you want to call it that, and we're all on the same team. I know it's front office and clubhouse, but you want players to be happy."

Lind has certainly produced when healthy despite a lack of power. He boasts a .324/.386/.489 stat line with six home runs and 39 RBI in 278 at-bats.

Adam Lind back starting against righty

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(9/23/2014)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind was back in the lineup Tuesday against the Mariners after sitting out the previous three games with a back issues. Two of those three, including Monday's, were against left-handers, so Lind probably wouldn't have started them anyway.

Adam Lind not in the lineup Monday

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(9/22/2014)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind was out of the lineup for a third straight game because of a back issue Monday against Seattle. Of course, with left-hander James Paxton on the mound for the Mariners, Lind probably would have sat anyway. He typically sits against left-handers, batting .061 against them compared to .357 against righties.

Adam Lind still out with back issue

by Al Melchior | Data Analyst

(9/21/2014)For the second game in a row, Adam Lind was out of the Blue Jays' starting lineup with a back injury. Dan Johnson got the start at first base for Sunday's game at the Yankees.

Lind remains day to day with the injury.

Adam Lind out of lineup Saturday with back issue

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(9/20/2014)Blue Jays designated hitter Adam Lind is out of the starting lineup Saturday due to a back issue, Sportsnet reports.

Lind's back locked up, leaving him likely unavailable for Saturday's matchup with the Yankees, but he should be fine in a day or two. He has hit .321/.384/.489 with six home runs and 38 RBI in 274 at-bats.

Adam Lind slugs fifth home run Saturday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(9/13/2014)Blue Jays irst baseman Adam Lind went 2 for 3 with a walk, a home run and three RBI in his team's 6-3 win over the Rays Saturday.

Lind put his team up 3-2 in the third inning on an RBI groundout before coming up big in the seventh with a two-run blast that broke a 3-3 tie and gave the Blue Jays the lead for good. A six-game hitting streak has helped boost Lind's line to .328/.394/.492 to go along with five home runs and 35 home runs in 256 at-bats.

Adam Lind returns to action Tuesday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(8/12/2014)The Blue Jays activated first baseman Adam Lind from the disabled list Tuesday, and he'll bat cleanup in Tuesday's game against the Mariners.

Lind ended up missing a little more than a month while recovering from a foot injury. He returns to a .320/.389/.489 line with four home runs and 27 RBI in 178 at-bats.

Adam Lind set to return Tuesday

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(8/12/2014)Blue Jays designated hitter Adam Lind is expected to be activated from the disabled list prior to Tuesday's game against Seattle, according to the Toronto Star. Lind was out of action since July 7 with a foot injury.

Blue Jays deliver good news about two rehabbing stars

First baseman Edwin Encarnacion, who has been sidelined since June 5 with a quad injury, is set to start a rehab assignment Saturday night at Class A Advanced Dunedin.

Meanwhile, Adam Lind will resume his rehab stint Saturday after being sidelined since Thursday with a sore back. He has been out of the Toronto lineup since July 7 with a foot injury. He could rejoin the team Monday against Seattle.

Back injury not a concern for Adam Lind

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(8/8/2014)Blue Jays designated hitter Adam Lind was out of the lineup at his Gulf Coast League rehab assignment Thursday due to a sore back, according to the National Post.

Lind, who is working his way back from a broken foot, was dealing with back tightness after Wednesday's rehab debut. With rain in the forecast Thursday, the team opted to play it safe, given Lind's history of back issues.

"No change to Lind's status from what I said a day ago," general manager Alex Anthopoulos said. "He was scheduled to have two ABs and he got them. We don't anticipate any issues. Obviously if it's sore or tight tomorrow, we'll adjust."

The team still anticipates Lind returning to action by early next week.

Adam Lind doubles twice in rehab debut

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(8/7/2014)Blue Jays designated hitter Adam Lind had a pair of doubles in two at-bats during his minor-league rehab debut for the team's Gulf Coast League affiliate.

Lind is working his way back from a broken foot that has kept him out since July 7. He is expected to return from the disabled list as early as Monday.

Adam Lind set to start rehab assignment in GCL

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(8/6/2014)The rehab stint for Blue Jays designated hitter Adam Lind will start Thursday in the Gulf Coast League. Lind, who could return to the big league club as early as this weekend, has been sidelined for a month with a broken foot.

Lind will return to action in an 0-for-11 slide and a fine stat line of .320/.389/.489.

Adam Lind could return early next week

(8/5/2014)Blue Jays designated hitter Adam Lind is expected to begin a minor-league rehab assignment later in the week, and could be back from a foot injury by this weekend.

Manager John Gibbons told SportsNet.ca he thinks Lind could be cleared to join the team Monday in Seattle. Lind has been out since July 7 due to a broken foot.

Adam Lind expected to start rehab assignment next week

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(8/1/2014)Blue Jays designated hitter Adam Lind is expected to start a minor-league rehab assignment at some point next week, manager John Gibbons told Sportsnet.ca reports. Lind suffered a seback earlier in the week while running. He has been sidelined since July 7 because of a foot injury.

Pain in foot a setback for Adam Lind in rehab

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(7/29/2014)Blue Jays designated hitter Adam Lind felt pain in his foot while running, a development that has pushed back his timetable for returning from an injury that landed him on the disabled list.

Lind, who is in Florida rehabbing from a broken foot, was anticipating rejoining the Blue Jays as early as Thursday. He has not played since July 7.

Adam Lind nearing a return from DL

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(7/28/2014)Blue Jays designated hitter Adam Lind could be back from the disabled list as early as July 31, when his team opens a four-game set in Houston. If he doesn't return during the road trip, he'll likely be activated during the team's next home game, Aug. 5 against Baltimore, MLB.com reports.

Lind is working his way back from a broken foot. He batted .320/.389/.489 over 178 at-bats prior to the injury.

"He's running, he's still a little bit hobbled, but he's able to do a bit of everything," manager John Gibbons said.

Edwin Encarnacion, Adam Lind might skip rehab assignments

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(7/24/2014)The Blue Jays are considering activating first baseman Edwin Encarnacion (quad) and designated hitter Adam Lind (foot) as early as Monday without the players first going on minor-league rehab assignments, reports MLB.com. "If we need 'em, we need 'em," manager John Gibbons said.

The report said no decision has been made. It's possible both players will go on rehab assignments this weekend. Encarnacion and Lind continue to work out and hit at the team's facility in Dunedin, Fla.

Adam Lind will take batting practice Tuesday

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(7/21/2014)Blue Jays designated hitter Adam Lind, who's on the DL with a fractured foot, will take batting practice Tuesday in Florida, reports the National Post. Lind could return late this month or early next month.

Adam Lind to miss 2-3 weeks with foot injury

Lind was expected to miss six-to-eight weeks with a fracture in his foot according to reports Thursday, but further evaluation has given a much brighter picture. SportsNet.ca reports Lind will instead miss only another two-to-three weeks while healing. He will spend the next week or so in a walking boot before he takes his next step.

Adam Lind hits DL with foot fracture

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(7/11/2014)The Blue Jays officially placed designated hitter Adam Lind on the disabled list Friday, following news that he could miss up to eight weeks with a foot fracture. Lind is still set to have a second opinion to determine a final timeline for his recovery from the injury.

Adam Lind out 6-8 weeks following foot injury

Lind will get a second opinion on the injury in hopes that he might be able to return to action sooner. He's hitting .320/.389/.489 over 178 at-bats.

Adam Lind, Colby Rasmus sitting Friday against lefty

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(7/4/2014)A matchup against Oakland left-hander Tommy Milone on Friday have both Adam Lind and Colby Rasmus benched Friday for the Blue Jays.

Rasmus is 7 for 39 against southpaws this season while Lind is a more disturbing 2 for 25.

Adam Lind, Colby Rasmus absent from Friday lineup vs. lefty

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(6/27/2014)A matchup against White Sox left-hander John Danks has both Adam Lind and Colby Rasmus out of the lineup for the Blue Jays on Friday night.

Lind is 2 for 20 against southpaws this season while Rasmus is 7 for 33.

Jays manager: Adam Lind 'kills right-handers'

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(6/24/2014)Blue Jays manager John Gibbons was thrilled to get designated hitter Adam Lind back in the lineup Monday. It was Lind's first start since June 14 when he fouled a pitch off his foot, and he made it count with a three-run homer and an RBI single against the Yankees.

"Lindy’s a big part of this offense. He kills right-handers," Gibbons told the National Post. "You take him out of our lineup, that’s a big hole."

Playing almost exclusively against right-handers, Lind is batting .343./.420/.531.

Adam Lind homers, drives in four in win Monday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(6/23/2014)Blue Jays designated hitter Adam Lind went 2 for 4 with a walk, a home run and four RBI in his team's 8-3 win over the Yankees Monday.

Lind opened the scoring with an RBI single in the first inning before blasting a three-run shot to center field during a seven-run second inning. It was an excellent performance from a guy battling foot issues in recent days. Lind has hit .343/.420/.531 with four home runs and 23 RBI in 143 at-bats.

Adam Lind playing at less than 100 percent

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(6/23/2014)Blue Jays designated hitter Adam Lind returned to the lineup Monday against the Yankees, but his foot is not 100 percent, reports the National Post. Lind said "it'll be a while" before his foot is back to normal.

"Playing doesn't help," he added, saying he has choice at the moment. Lind is hitting .338 with three homers and 19 RBI in 139 at-bats.

Adam Lind finally ready to go

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(6/23/2014)Blue Jays designated hitter Adam Lind was back in the lineup Monday for the first time since June 14. He had been dealing with a foot injury for over a week.

Lind is batting third against the Yankees.

Adam Lind not ready to start

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(6/22/2014)Blue Jays designated hitter Adam Lind (foot) was not in Sunday's lineup and has not started a game since June 14. Lind, however, has pinch-hit three times in the past week, getting two hits and an RBI.

Adam Lind sidelined again for Toronto

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(6/21/2014)A foot injury that has prevented Blue Jays designated hitter Adam Lind from starting in a week has him out of the lineup again Saturday in Cincinnati.

Lind has pinch-hit in each of the last two games.

Adam Lind not able to return Friday

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(6/20/2014)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind was not in the team's starting lineup Friday against the Reds.

Lind appeared as a pinch-hitter Thursday, but is not ready to start just yet. Through 137 at-bats, Lind is hitting .328.

Adam Lind pinch hits Thursday

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(6/20/2014)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind appeared as a pinch hitter Thursday against the Yankees.

Lind replaced Erik Kratz at the plate with two men on in the sixth inning. He grounded out to second with the second pitch he saw during the at-bat. Lind was replaced by Josh Thole in the bottom half of the inning, and did not play the field. He's dealing with a bone bruise on his foot.

Lind is hitting .328/.406/.504 over 137 at-bats.

Brett Lawrie, Adam Lind both sidelined against Yankees

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(6/19/2014)Third baseman Brett Lawrie and designated hitter Adam Lind are both out of the Thursday lineup for the Blue Jays against the host Yankees.

Lawrie is dealing with a hand injury while Lind has a bone bruise on his right foot. The Blue Jays might not need the latter with no DH used this weekend in Cincinnati.

Adam Lind improving, could avoid DL

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(6/18/2014)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind was seen walking with just a slight limp Wednesday, an improvement over previous days as he works his way back from a bone bruise on his right foot.

Lind was also able to do some light batting exercises Wednesday, and should be able to avoid a trip to the disabled list. That appeared unlikely when he was spotted in a walking boot in recent days.

"I haven't run yet, I just hit off a tee, which is a lot different than hitting in the games," Lind told MLB.com. "It was positive, it was progress hitting in the cage today, but it's a whole new world in the heat of the moment."

Lind is unlikely to play in Thursday's series finale against the Yankees either, but might be available to pinch-hit after that. The Blue Jays open a series at Cincinnati Friday, so they won't need a DH for a few more days.

Adam Lind's foot remains an issue

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(6/18/2014)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind is out of the lineup yet again Wednesday against the Yankees, as he continues to deal with a bone bruise in his foot. At this point, it is not clear what the timeline for his potential return is.

Foot keeps Adam Lind out of the lineup Tuesday

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(6/18/2014)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind was out of the lineup Tuesday against the Yankees, as he continues to deal with a bone bruise on his right foot. He remains day to day at this point.

Adam Lind dealing with a deep bone bruise

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(6/15/2014)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind is dealing with a deep bone bruise, according to Sportsnet.

Lind was spotted in a walking boot Sunday. He was using crutches to get around. After a second X-ray came back negative, the team diagnosed Lind with a deep bone bruise. He is listed as a reserve on the team's lineup card Sunday, so he hasn't been placed on the disabled list just yet.

Adam Lind scheduled for another X-ray

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(6/15/2014)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind is slated for another X-ray, according to Sportsnet.

Lind has been dealing with a foot injury, and it's reportedly gotten worse. Lind was wearing a walking boot Sunday, and will not play in Sunday's game. Lind is hitting .331 in 136 at-bats.

X-rays come back clean for Adam Lind

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(6/14/2014)Blue Jays designated hitter Adam Lind underwent X-rays on his injured right foot, which came back negative, the National Post reports. Lind was forced out of Saturday's game with a bruised right foot. His status remains uncertain for Sunday's series finale against the Orioles.

Adam Lind exits Saturday's game with bruised foot

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(6/14/2014)Blue Jays designated hitter Adam Lind was forced out of Saturday's game against the Orioles in Baltimore with a bruised right foot.

Lind singled in the second inning for his only hit of the afternoon. He was replaced by Dioner Navarro in the top of the eighth inning. He is hitting .331 with three homers and 18 RBI in 136 at-bats. His status remains uncertain for Sunday's series finale against the Orioles.

Adam Lind continues to rake

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(6/9/2014)Blue Jays designated hitter Adam Lind has multiple hits in 10 of his last 19 starts dating to May 11, notes MLB.com. He's hitting .391 (27 for 69) in that span with 11 extra-base hits, eight walks and nine RBI.

Adam Lind racking up multi-hit games

(6/5/2014)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind continued to swing a hot bat, as he put together his sixth multi-hit game in the last 10 Wednesday against the Tigers.

Lind went 2 for 5 in the win, with both hits going for doubles. He drove in three runs and scored none in the win.

Lind is now hitting .349 in 106 at-bats, while sporting a .986 OPS in 34 games.

Worth playing the splits with Adam Lind

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(6/2/2014)Adam Lind is batting .357 this season, including .375 (24 for 64) in 19 games since returning from a DL stint for a back issue, and the perception is it won't last.

It won't, of course, but to the extent it confirms he really was as good as he showed last year, you're right to buy into it.

How good was he last year? Let's look beyond the overall numers, which were warped by his struggles against left-handed pitchers, who he doesn't even face now. In 369 at-ats against righties, he hit .309 with 20 home runs and a .924 OPS.

Platoon players typically don't make for great Fantasy options since most leagues require you to set your lineup for an entire week instead of just one day. But Brandon Moss is the perfect example of a platoon player who was so productive when he did play that he became a relevant contributor in all formats despite his irregular playing time.

Of course, Moss is a full-time player now, but Lind may prove to be what he used to be. If so, provided you play in a league where you can justify having a hitter on your bench, he's worth rostering for those weeks when the Blue Jays face almost all righties. His performance against them should no longer be in doubt.

Adam Lind scores four runs Saturday

Toronto exploded on offense, and Lind played a major role. He singled in a run his first time up, and added a double in his second at-bat. He added another double his third time up, plating another run. Lind finished the contest 3 for 5, with four runs scored and two RBI.

Adam Lind out of Friday lineup against lefty

Lind has just two hits in 16 at-bats against left-handers this season and is 2 for 11 lifetime against Vargas.

Adam Lind knocks third home run Tuesday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(5/27/2014)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind went 3 for 5 with a home run, two runs and two RBI in his team's 9-6 win over the Rays Tuesday.

Lind's two-run shot was the first of back-to-back home runs in the fifth inning, and the three-hit performance was his third time in four games with multiple hits. He has hit .341/.419/.573 with three home runs and 13 RBI in 82 at-bats.

Adam Lind sitting against lefty starter

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(5/25/2014)Blue Jays designated hitter Adam Lind, who is 1 for 14 against lefties, was out of the lineup Sunday against Athletics lefty Drew Pomeranz. Lind is hitting .387 against right-handed pitching.

Adam Lind sitting against Jon Lester

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(5/22/2014)Blue Jays designated hitter Adam Lind, who has just three hits in 29 at-bats lifetime against Red Sox left-hander Jon Lester, won't have a chance to improve those numbers Thursday. He is out of the lineup.

Lind has just one hit in 14 at-bats against southpaws this season but has 10 hits in his last 29 at-bats overall.

Adam Lind sizzling since activation off DL

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(5/15/2014)It took a couple games for Blue Jays slugger Adam Lind to find his stroke upon his return from the disabled list last week, but he has gotten himself in a groove.

Lind is on a four-game hitting streak in which he has six hits in 13 at-bats with three doubles and five runs scored. He has elevated his batting average 42 points and sweetened his stat line to .321/.433/.536.

Adam Lind smacks three-run home run in first game back

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(5/8/2014)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind returned from the disabled list swinging a hot bat, launching his second home run of the season in his team's 12-6 victory over the Phillies.

In his first game since April 15, Lind took A.J. Burnett deep in the seventh inning for a three-run home run to break the game open. He went 1 for 4 with one run scored and three RBI. He is hitting .316 with nine RBI in 38 at-bats.

Adam Lind starting at DH Thursday

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(5/8/2014)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind was back in the starting lineup Thursday.

Lind returned from a back injury, and was activated from the disabled list prior to game time. He'll hit sixth against Orioles pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez. Lind posted a .324 average in 34 at-bats prior to the injury.

Adam Lind activated Thursday

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(5/8/2014)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind has been activated Thursday.

Lind has been sidelined with a back injury, but was expected to return Thursday. Chad Jenkins was optioned to Triple-A in order to make room for Lind. In 34 at-bats, Lind hit .324.

Adam Lind to return Thursday

Manager John Gibbons told the station that Lind is set to return for the game. He did not mention a corresponding move. Lind has been sidelined with a back issue. He's hitting .324 in 34 at-bats.

Adam Lind on track to rejoin team Thursday

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(5/6/2014)Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos said DH Adam Lind (back) will play nine innings Wednesday for Class A Dunedin. If all goes well, then he will rejoin the team Thursday.

Lind is batting .300 (3 for 10) with one RBI, one walk, two doubles, three runs and three strikeouts in three games for Dunedin.

Adam Lind reaches base once in rehab debut

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(5/4/2014)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind began his minor-league rehab assignment Sunday for Class A Dunedin. Lind served as a designated hitter, as he continues to work his way back from a back injury. He went 0 for 3 with a walk and a run scored in his first game action.

Adam Lind to begin rehab assignment Sunday

Lind will begin his rehab at Class A Dunedin. He is attempting to return from back issues. Lind is hitting .324 in 34 at-bats. It's unclear how many games he'll need before he returns.

Manager: Adam Lind destined for return next week

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(5/2/2014)John Gibbons has announced that Blue Jays designated hitter Adam Lind will play in an extended spring training game Friday and should be back with the team around next Wednesday when it opens a homestand against Philadelphia.

Lind hopes he can maintain the momentum he gathered before his placement on the disabled list with a back injury. He had seven hits in his previous 17 at-bats with three RBI and four runs covering five starts.

Blue Jays announce several roster moves

The team selected the contract of infielder Juan Francisco from Triple-A Buffalo and transferred Maicer Izturis to the 60-day disabled list following a 3-2 win over Cleveland. The team also placed Adam Lind on the 15-day disabled list.

Friday drills to determine if Adam Lind destined for DL

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(4/18/2014)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind is scheduled for several drills Friday that will play a huge role in determining if he will be placed on the disabled list with a back problem.

Lind has stated that his back feels better, but if discomfort that would prevent him from playing remains, he will soon be on the DL.

John Gibbons stated that a decision must be made quickly in regard to Lind, who will have missed the last three games after being sidelined in the opener against Cleveland.

Adam Lind sidelined again Friday

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(4/18/2014)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind will miss his third consecutive game with a back ailment Friday in Cleveland, which increases the possibility that he will soon be placed on the disabled list.

Lind, who has not played since Tuesday, had hit safely in five of six games before being sidelined.

Adam Lind still sidelined Thursday with back problem

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(4/17/2014)As expected, Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind has been ruled out for the Thursday game in Minnesota with a back issue.

Lind was just heating up when the ailment cropped up. He had seven hits in 17 at-bats with three walks in six games before leaving the game Tuesday with the injury. The Blue Jays could place him on the disabled list if the back doesn't improve soon, according to MLB.com.

Blue Jays fiddle with lineup for Wednesday game

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(4/9/2014)The Blue Jays have tinkered with their lineup for the Wednesday game against Houston. Second baseman Maicer Izturis, who is batting .421, has been elevated into the second spot with Adam Lind dropping down to fifth to provide protection for Edwin Encarnacion.

Adam Lind helps Blue Jays blast their way past Rays

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(4/2/2014)The day after sitting against tough lefty David Price, first baseman Adam Lind made up for his absence for the Blue Jays. He got himself and his team rolling in the first inning Tuesday night with a three-run homer off Alex Cobb in a 4-2 victory.

Lind added a walk in the fifth inning and single in the eighth to get his season off to a flying start.

It remains to be seen if Lind sits only against tough lefties or if the Blue Jays find a platoon partner for him. He owns a .286 career average against right-handers and .219 against southpaws.

Adam Lind doing well hitting into the gaps

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(3/13/2014)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind connected for multiple hits for the second straight spring game Wednesday against the Rays. Lind has hit safely in 6 of 8 games this spring.

He is batting .400 (8 for 20) with a .750 slugging percentage, 1.205 OPS, one home run, three RBI, four doubles, two walks and two runs in eight games.

Scott Boras plays GM in suggesting Adam Lind trade

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(2/27/2014)Agent Scott Boras has not only been vocal about his desire for the Blue Jays to sign his clients, free agents Kendrys Morales and Stephen Drew. He has even suggested that the team tradeAdam Lind to Pittsburgh for a starting pitcher. Lind is not his client.

"Lind hit .208 against left-handers and .309 vs. right-handers," Boras offered to the Canadian Baseball Network. "Put him with [Pirates first baseman) Gaby Sanchez ... and you would have a platoon that would help the Pirates."

Lind, who batted .288 with 23 home runs and 67 RBI last season, is slated to earn $7 million in 2014 before free agency kicks in.

Pirates could look to trade for first baseman

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(2/9/2014)There is mutual interest between the Pirates and free agent first baseman Kendrys Morales, according to The Boston Globe. But while the Pirates would like to add Morales for the right contract, they could still pursue a first baseman via a trade.

Blue Jays may trade Adam Lind

by Al Melchior | Data Analyst

(11/10/2013)The Boston Globe reports that the Blue Jays may look to deal first baseman Adam Lind this offseason. One factor potentially leading to a deal is the feeling of some members of the organization that Lind's attitude is not a good fit for the team.

Lind hit .288/.357/.497 with 23 home runs and 67 RBI in 465 at-bats in 2013. The Blue Jays own options on Lind for 2015 and 2016 as well.

Blue Jays likely to exercise Adam Lind's 2014 option

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(10/25/2013)The Blue Jays are likely to exercise a $7-million option on first baseman Adam Lind for the 2014 season rather than pay a $2-million buyout, MLB.com reports.

"I have no idea what's going to happen with that, but I know I've done well enough that I'll be employed somewhere," Lind said. "So, my mind can ease a little bit ... It's definitely a season, so far in my career, that I'll look back on as one of my better ones."

Lind posted his best statistical season since 2009 this year, hitting .288/.357/.497 with 23 home runs and 67 RBI in 465 at-bats.

Adam Lind sits for final game for 2013

by Al Melchior | Data Analyst

(9/29/2013)One day after leaving a game early with a back injury, Adam Lind was out of the Blue Jays' starting lineup.

Ryan Langerhans got the start at first base for Sunday's season finale versus the Rays.

Adam Lind hurts back in game

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(9/28/2013)Toronto designated hitter Adam Lind had a nice game Saturday during a win over Tampa Bay. Lind drove in three runs in the penultimate game of the season but had to leave early due to a back injury, the National Post reports.

Lind went 2 for 3 with his 67th RBI of the season. He was removed when the nagging back issue began acting up on him and is considered day to day. He's batting .287 for the Blue Jays on the year. Lind has gone 5 for 10 over his last three games.

Adam Lind sitting Thursday

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(9/26/2013)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind is not in the team's starting lineup Thursday.

Lind will be replaced by Ryan Langerhans at first base. Through 460 at-bats, Lind is hitting .285/.355/.496.

Adam Lind hits 22nd homer in win

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(9/19/2013)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind smacked a three-run home run Thursday in his team's 6-2 win over the Yankees.

It was Lind's sixth home run in 47 at-bats during September and third homer in his last six games. He's hit .284/.353/.493 with 22 home runs and 61 RBI in 444 at-bats.

Adam Lind goes deep twice vs. Twins

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(9/7/2013)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind enjoyed a monster night at the dish as he homered twice against the Twins Saturday night.

Lind launched a three-run shot off Kevin Correia in the opening frame. He then unleashed another three-run shot in the ninth to extend the lead. He finished 2 for 5 with two runs scored and six RBI in an 11-2 victory. He is hitting .282/.353/.484 with 19 homers and 54 RBI in 411 at-bats.

Adam Lind sitting Tuesday

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(8/27/2013)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind is not in the team's starting lineup Tuesday against the Yankees.

Lind will be replaced at first by Mark DeRosa. Through 388 at-bats, Lind is hitting .284/.355/.474.

Adam Lind slugs two home runs

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(8/18/2013)Blue Jays designated hitter Adam Lind slugged two home runs Saturday during a 6-2 win at Tampa Bay. Lind went deep in the sixth inning and eighth inning, each time for solo blasts.

Lind finished the game 2 for 3 with a walk as he has 16 homers on the year for Toronto. He had two RBI in the game and scored twice. Lind has driven in 44 runs on the season to go with his .280 batting average.

The DH has warmed up again over his last three contests. He's gone 5 for 10 in those games with a double, two homers and three runs driven in.

Adam Lind experiencing second-half decline

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(8/15/2013)Since homering Aug. 7, Blue Jays first baseman/DH Adam Lind is mired in a 2-for-17 slump in his last six games. Lind has no extra-base hits or RBI in that span.

Lind is batting .146 (6 for 41) with one home run, one RBI, six runs and nine walks in 13 August games.

Lind is experiencing a sharp decline in the second half. After batting .306 with a .511 slugging percentage and .871 OPS in the first half, Lind is batting .169 with a .301 slugging percentage and .604 OPS since the All-Star break.

Adam Lind part of back-to-back jacks

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(8/7/2013)Toronto designated hitter Adam Lind went back-to-back with Edwin Encarnacion in Wednesday's loss at Seattle. Lind's 14th homer of the season followed Encarnacion's and wasn't enough in the 9-7 defeat.

Lind finished the contest going 2 for 3 with two walks as he reached base four times. He scored twice and now has 41 RBI on the year. Lind is batting .281 for the Blue Jays.

The 30-year-old left-handed hitter picked up just his first extra-base hit since homering back on July 29 at Oakland. He had gone just 1 for 18 in his previous five games before Wednesday.

Adam Lind goes deep in return

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(7/30/2013)Blue Jays designated hitter Adam Lind returned to action Monday after missing Sunday's game with a bad back. Lind homered in the fifth inning to prove his health.

Lind went deep for No. 13 on the season as he went 1 for 4 in the game. He's batting .290.

Lind has cooled off considerably and has hit under .200 in July. Still, he has 40 RBI and three in his last five games.

Adam Lind dealing with back pain

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(7/29/2013)Blue Jays first baseman/designated hitter Adam Lind was not in the lineup Sunday against the Astros due to back pain, according to the Toronto Sun.

Lind was able to make an appearance, striking out as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning. Lind has missed time with back pain in each of the last three years. He was also pulled from a game with back pain in late June. Despite the injury, Lind is having a nice comeback season, hitting .291/.353/.492 in 299 at-bats.

Adam Lind gets a day off Thursday

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(7/25/2013)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind is not in the team's starting lineup Thursday.

Lind will be replaced by Edwin Encarnacion at first. He's started the last five games and is likely just getting a day off against a tough lefty. Lind is hitting .295/.359/.490 in 288 at-bats.

Adam Lind emerging from slump

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(7/17/2013)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind started to find his hitting stroke heading into the All-Star break. Lind comes out of the break carrying a five-game hitting streak into the second half.

Lind is batting .333 (7 for 21) with three RBI, four doubles and four runs in his last five games. Prior to his recent hitting streak, Lind hit .179 (12 for 67) with 21 strikeouts over a 19-game span from June 17-July 9.

Don't bail on Adam Lind just yet

by Nando Di Fino | Senior Fantasy Writer

(7/10/2013)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind has just two hits in July, dropping his batting average from .327 to .304 since the first of the month. But it's important to note that Lind's sudden drop in performance comes after he msised two games with back issues.

Lind still has 11 home runs on the season, and his .872 OPS is the highest it has been since 2009, when he hit .305 with 35 home runs. With the All-Star break giving him four days to rest his back, don't be surprised if Lind comes back fully healthy, and determined to pound the ball.

Granted, he could still come back hurt and either play through the pain or hit the DL, but his potential in batting average and home runs makes him worth a hold at least until after the break and some much-needed rest. I would wait until then to make a roster decision on Lind, as dropping him now totally discounts the four days off he's guaranteed to receive.

Adam Lind Ks three times in return

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(7/3/2013)Blue Jays designated hitter Adam Lind returned to the lineup Wednesday against the Tigers in a 6-2 loss. Lind went 0 for 4 in the game with three strikeouts after a two-game absence due to a back injury. Lind has gone 10 for 47 (.213) over his last 14 games.

Adam Lind back from two-game absence

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(7/3/2013)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind returned to the starting lineup Wednesday against the Tigers after missing two games with a back injury. Lind enters play Wednesday batting .233 (10 for 43) in his last 13 games.

Adam Lind aims for Wednesday return

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(7/2/2013)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind was held out of the starting lineup for a second straight game Tuesday against the Tigers because of a back injury. Lind said he hopes to be back in the lineup Wednesday, according to the National Post.

Lind added he swung off a tee Tuesday and is "pretty close" to full tilt.

Adam Lind hopes to be back Tuesday or Wednesday

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(7/1/2013)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind was not in the lineup for Monday's game vs. Detroit because of the back injury that forced him from Sunday's game against the Red Sox. Lind said he hopes to be in the lineup Tuesday or Wednesday, according to Sportsnet.ca.

Lind said he pulled himself from Sunday's game in hopes of avoiding a stint on the disabled list. He said he's played through his injury in past years and it cost him at least a month of playing time.

Lind has been mired in a bit of a cold spell the last few weeks, batting .233 (10 for 43) in his last 13 games. He does, however, have three home runs and nine RBI in that span.

Adam Lind leaves with tight back

Lind was 0 for 1 before leaving and is batting .327 on the season. He is loosely considered day to day, as more will be known following the game.

He entered the game Sunday having gone 35 for 99 (.354) in June over 25 games with seven homers and 22 RBI.

Adam Lind puts end to multi-hit skid

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(6/30/2013)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind ended his multi-hit skid at 11 games with a three-hit performance Saturday against the Red Sox. Lind, who had a triple and RBI, hit .184 (7 for 38) with three home runs and eight RBI between multi-hit games June 16 and June 29.

Lind is still batting .354 (35 for 99) with a .626 slugging percentage, .992 OPS, with one triple, four doubles, seven home runs and 22 RBI in 25 June games.

Adam Lind out Thursday

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(6/27/2013)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind is not in the team's starting lineup Thursday.

Edwin Encarnacion will start at first, and Mark DeRosa fills in at DH. Lind has started six straight games, so it's likely just a normal day of rest. He's hitting .322/.386/.542 in 214 at-bats.

Adam Lind connects for fifth HR in last 11 games

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(6/26/2013)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind connected for a solo home run Wednesday against the Rays, helping Toronto to a 3-0 win. It was Lind's 11th home run and fifth in his last 11 games.

Lind finished 1 for 4 Wednesday, which resulted in his ninth straight game without multiple hits. Lind is batting .176 (6 for 34) with three home runs and seven RBI in his last nine games. Lind managed eight multi-hit performances in his first 13 June starts. He hit .439 (25 for 57) with four doubles, four home runs and 13 RBI in that span.

'Aggressive' plan panning out for Adam Lind

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(6/24/2013)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind managed only one hit in five at-bats Sunday against the Orioles, but it was significant because he has base hits in each of his past seven first inning at-bats, including two home runs.

Lind has hit safely in eight of his last nine games, batting .343 (12 for 35) with four home runs and 12 RBI. Lind is batting .404 (44 for 109) in his last 27 games, raising his average from .258 to .337. He's slugging .661 with seven doubles, seven home runs and 21 RBI in that span.

"He's starting to have a plan at the plate and be a little more aggressive," general manager Alex Anthopoulus said in an interview with MLB Network Radio Sunday.

No slowing down for Toronto's Adam Lind

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(6/16/2013)Blue Jays first baseman/DH Adam Lind homered for the seventh time and third time in June Saturday against the Rangers. Lind also collected his seventh multi-hit game this month.

Lind is batting .423 (22 for 52) with a .673 slugging percentage, 1.109 OPS three home runs, four doubles, nine runs and 10 RBI in 12 June games. Lind has been on a roll offensively since early May, producing a .392/.422/.648/1.070 OPS in his last 33 games. His batting average has risen from .220 to .343 in that span.

Adam Lind making a convincing case

by Joe Polito | CBSSports.com

(6/12/2013)Owned in less than 60 percent of CBSSports.com leagues, Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind is starting to get more attention thanks to a scorching hot bat. His .344 average has Fantasy owners giving him a second look.

One person he’s convinced is our Scott White, who said on Fantasy Baseball Today that he’s picking Lind up in his leagues. Nando Di Fino chimed in by saying he’s buying more into Lind than he is Matt Joyce.

Adam Lind stays red-hot

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(6/12/2013)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind recorded three more hits Tuesday night in Chicago.

Lind's bat remained absolutely on fire in the extra-inning win. He went 3 for 5 with a double and a run scored and has his average up to .344.

The 29-year-old has at least one hit in nine of his last 10 games and is 21 for 47 over that stretch with four doubles, two homers and seven RBI.

Patience driving Adam Lind's hot start

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(6/10/2013)Blue Jays first baseman/designated hitter Adam Lind has been more selective at the plate during his hot start.

Lind is currently walking at a career-high 12.8 percent of his plate appearances, despite seeing a higher percentage of first pitch strikes this year. Lind has been more patient than usual at the plate, swinging less often this year. Overall, Lind's swing percentage is down to a career-low 37.4 percent, according to FanGraphs.com. Lind appears to be waiting for exactly the right pitch before he swings, and making solid contact once he gets something in his zone.

Lind has never been a high-average candidate for Fantasy owners, and his current success in that area is driven by a .387 BABIP. But even if his average drops considerably, he's still showing improved skills and could continue to post solid numbers in other categories.

Lind is only owned in 51 percent of CBSSports.com leagues, and is a solid pickup at first base.

Adam Lind hits three-run blast

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(6/9/2013)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind continued swinging a hot bat Sunday during a loss at home against the Rangers. Lind hit a three-run homer off Justin Grimm in the third inning with two outs.

Lind's sixth HR of the season put the Blue Jays ahead 4-0 at the time in the 6-4 loss. He finished 1 for 4 and is batting .340 on the year.

Lind went 4 for 7 on Saturday in the extra-inning win over Texas and is on a four-game hitting streak in which he's gone 9 for 17 with four RBI.

Adam Lind keeps swinging a hot bat

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(6/5/2013)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind collected two more hits than any other player in Wednesday's game in San Francisco. Lind recorded three hits in the 4-0 win.

He went 3 for 4 with three singles and did not score or drive in a run in the contest. Lind is now batting .329 for the year. He's gone 11 for 24 (.458) with two doubles, a homer and three RBI over his last five games.

Adam Lind raises average more than 100 points

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(6/3/2013)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind managed three hits Sunday against the Padres for the second time in three games and for the fourth time in his last 10 games (eight starts). Lind is batting .475 (19 for 40) with two home runs, five doubles, five RBI and 10 runs in his last 10 games.

Lind, who has five three-hit games and 11 multi-hit games since May 3, is batting .386 (32 for 83) in his last 23 games (19 starts), sending his batting average soaring from .220 to .323. He also has a .422 on-base percentage, .675 slugging percentage, 1.097 OPS, five home runs, nine doubles, 11 RBI and 18 runs in his last 23 games.

Adam Lind hits home run No. 5

by Jeff Tobin | CBSSports.com

(6/2/2013)Toronto Blue Jays first baseman/DH Adam Lind hit his fifth home run of the season Saturday in a loss at San Diego.

Lind, who's hitting .471 over his last nine games, was 2 for 4 with a double, RBI and two runs scored.

He has a .315 average on the season, but just 12 RBI. The 21 walks have helped him to a .407 OBP and a .926 OPS.

Adam Lind continues hot hitting

by Jeff Tobin | CBSSports.com

(6/1/2013)Wth three hits in a loss Friday night to the Padres, Toronto first baseman/DH Adam Lind has 14 hits in last 30 at-bats for a .467 average. The power hasn't been there this season, though, as he has four home runs and 11 RBI.

Lind is hitting .309 and has an .892 OPS, helped by his walk rate. He has 21 walks compared to 23 strikeouts.

Adam Lind back in cleanup spot

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(5/21/2013)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind is back in the cleanup spot Tuesday.

Lind has been off to a strong start this season, hitting .279/.396/.465 in 86 at-bats this year. Lind went 0 for 2 in his first game in the leadoff spot Monday. He'll face Rays starter Alex Cobb.

Blue Jays reward Adam Lind for strong play

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(5/20/2013)Blue Jays DH Adam Lind moved into the cleanup spot Monday against the Rays for the first time this season. Lind is batting .382 (13 for 34) with three home runs, four doubles, five RBI and eight runs in his last 10 games (eight starts).

"He's definitely been one of our hotter hitters," manager John Gibbons said to MLB.com. "We've had him in the five spot when (J.P.) Arencibia's playing, and Arencibia's not playing today."

Adam Lind takes a break

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(5/19/2013)The Blue Jays gave first baseman/designated hitter Adam Lind a day off Sunday in New York against CC Sabathia. Lind had started the previous three games and five of six as the No. 5 batter in the lineup for Toronto.

Lind went 2 for 4 with two doubles Saturday against the Yankees. He's gone 9 for 21 (.429) with two homers and four RBI over his last six games.

Adam Lind getting it done vs. righties

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(5/15/2013)The Blue Jays continue to hide first baseman Adam Lind against left-handed pitchers, and their strategy is starting to pay dividends.

Lind hit his third home run of the season Wednesday against the Giants, and it was also his third in the last six games. Lind has a hit in seven of the last eight games, while raising his batting average from .220 to .286.

For Fantasy owners in daily leagues, it might be worth getting Lind active for games in which the Blue Jays are set to face a right-handed starter. Owners in all other deeper formats should consider starting him if the Blue Jays are facing a righty-heavy schedule during the course of a week.

Adam Lind hits two-run blast

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(5/15/2013)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind went deep on Wednesday in an 11-3 win over the Giants. Lind took starter Ryan Vogelsong the distance for his third homer of the season in the first inning for a two-run shot.

Lind finished 2 for 4 with two RBI. He added a walk and is batting .286.

The 29-year-old Lind has hit in four straight games. He's gone 11 for 27 (.407) over his last eight games with three homers and five RBI.

Adam Lind becoming more selective

by Al Melchior | Data Analyst

(5/13/2013)After hitting 35 home runs in 2009, Adam Lind has been slowly slipping off the radar of Fantasy owners. He has yet to rediscover his 30-homer power or the ability to hit .300, but so far this season, Lind has found a new way to establish some Fantasy value.

Stretching his plate appearances out to 4.25 pitches on average, Lind has been very selective, and he has a .393 on-base percentage to show for it. He is swinging far less often, and he has been especially averse to going after pitches outside the strike zone. Lind's 16 walks in 89 plate appearances aren't glamorous, but they're giving him value in points and OBP leagues.

Maybe Lind will eventually revert to the less patient version of himself, but in deeper leagues, he is worth a pickup on the chance that he maintains his current pace. With Rajai Davis (oblique) on the 15-day disabled list, Lind should also get plenty of playing time for the Blue Jays, at least in the short term.

Adam Lind hits go-ahead home run

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(5/11/2013)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind displayed his offensive prowess Saturday in Boston. Lind homered among three base hits in a 3-2 win.

Lind went deep in the ninth inning off Junichi Tazawa to give the Jays the go-ahead run they needed to win. It was his second homer of the season and second in his last three games.

Batting fifth, Lind went 3 for 4 with two runs scored and is batting .269. He's gone 7 for 17 (.412) over his last five games with two doubles, two homers and two RBI.

"I feel comfortable in the box right now," Lind said. "The whole spray chart thing kind of gets you because I've hit a lot of balls hard right at people but that's just good scouting and good coaching and that's the way the game is now."

Lind said he's not frustrated by his low production.

"I'm not frustrated. I'm kind of used to it because they've been playing me in certain spots on the field for the last three years," he said. "I know if I could hit it where I usually don't, I'd get a lot more hits instead of where my tendencies are. I've felt good all season. I know I started off statistically poor and I'm still really not that great, but I have felt as good as I've felt in my entire career this first month and a half."

Adam Lind hits first home run

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(5/8/2013)Blue Jays designated hitter Adam Lind connected for his first home run of the season on Tuesday during a win in Tampa Bay.

Lind went deep in the second inning off starter Roberto Hernandez for his first homer since Sept. 28 of last year against the Yankees.

He added a double and went 2 for 4 with two runs scored. He's batting .246. Lind has struggled, but he's starting to pick it up with hits in three straight games. He only has four RBI over 61 at-bats.

Patience paying off for Adam Lind

by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com

(5/7/2013)Blue Jays designated hitter Adam Lind returned to the lineup Monday following a two-game absence and finished 1 for 4 with a run scored during Toronto's 8-7 victory over Tampa Bay. Lind also walked once, the 12th time in his past 10 games he has drawn a free pass as his on-base percentage (.392) continues to overwhelm his batting average (.228).

Adam Lind getting day off

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(5/4/2013)The Blue Jays gave outfielder Adam Lind a break by not starting him Saturday against Seattle. The 29-year-old Lind has gone 4 for 17 (.235) over his last nine games with only one RBI. But he's walked 11 times and has a .536 on-base percentage.

Adam Lind back for Blue Jays

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(4/28/2013)The Blue Jays reinstated Adam Lind off of paternity leave Sunday and reinserted him into the starting lineup at first base against the Yankees, MLB.com reports.

Lind, who has eight walks over his last seven games, entered Sunday batting 7 for 16 (.438) over that stretch. He's hitting .244 overall on the season with two RBI.

Adam Lind coming back Sunday

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(4/27/2013)The Blue Jays expected to get back the services of outfielder Adam Lind off the paternity leave list Sunday, the National Post reports.

Lind went on paternity leave Thursday. Lind is batting .381 over his last nine games with two doubles, two RBI and nine walks.

Adam Lind placed on paternity list

After batting .100 through his first eight games, Lind is batting .381 (8 for 21) with two doubles, two RBI and nine walks in his last nine games.

Adam Lind on personal leave

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(4/24/2013)Blue Jays DH Adam Lind left the team Wednesday as his wife was expected to give birth to the couple's second child. Melky Cabrera served as the team's DH Wednesday against the Orioles.

Lind has yet to hit a home run in 17 games and is batting .244. He has managed a walk in four straight games, totaling seven in that span.

Adam Lind in table-setting role

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(4/23/2013)The Blue Jays wanted to change the lineup a bit so batted Adam Lind second against the Orioles Tuesday night. Lind had been batting fifth for most of the season. Manager John Gibbons wants to see how Lind handles the role of table setter, MLB.com reports.

The 29-year-old is batting .231 but has six walks in his last three games. He has a .380 on-base percentage and has gone 6 for 14 (.429) over his last five appearances.

Adam Lind gets back in lineup

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(4/21/2013)Blue Jays outfielder/designated hitter Adam Lind returned to the lineup Sunday against the Yankees while Jose Bautista moved back in the outfield, MLB.com reports.

Bautista had returned to action as the DH in recent games, keeping Lind on the bench. That said, Lind entered Sunday having five hits in his previous 11 at-bats.

"That way we can get Lind in there, too," manager John Gibbons said of starting Bautista in right. "He was the guy that was getting short-changed. He was swinging it pretty good before."

Adam Lind drives in two

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(4/13/2013)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind enjoyed a productive night at the plate as he reached base twice during Friday's series opener against the Royals.

Lind doubled in a run in the first and drove another in with a sacrifice fly in the third. He finished 1 for 2 with a walk and two RBI in an 8-4 victory.

Lind is hitting .136/.231/.227 with no home runs and two RBI through his first nine games.

Adam Lind off to slow start

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(4/10/2013)Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind got two at-bats Wednesday in Detroit before being pinch-hit for in the sixth inning by Mark DeRosa. Lind went 0 for 2 in the game.

The 29-year-old Lind has struggled to begin the year as he's gone just 2 for 19 (.105) with one double and no RBI. He's stolen a base, but his slugging percentage sits at .158.

Adam Lind begins season slowly

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(4/2/2013)Blue Jays designated hitter Adam Lind, like most of his teammates, struggled against Justin Masterson and the Indians in the home opener Tuesday.

Lind went 0 for 4 in the game with a strikeout as the No. 5 hitter behind Edwin Encarnacion. Lind also grounded into a double play in the game and was 0 for 2 with runners in scoring position.

The 29-year-old Lind, who hit .365 this spring in a resurgence for Toronto, is hoping to perform better than he has over his last three seasons in which he has a combined batting average of .246.

Lind to regain '09 form?

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(3/11/2013)Through March 10, Blue Jays DH Adam Lind ranks among the top 10 hitters in batting average. Through 11 spring games, Lind is batting .440 (11 for 25). He also has one homer, three doubles, three runs and four RBI.

Lind getting mixed messages?

(2/17/2013)MLB.com reports Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind said Sunday that he has received mixed messages in hitting philosophy over the last few seasons. Former manager John Farrell told Lind to be more patient, while former hitting coach Dwayne Murphy promoted a more aggressive approach. General manager Alex Anthopoulos shared his take on the situation. "I like Adam a lot, but I don't necessarily entirely agree," Anthopoulos said. "The organization wanted him to be more selective. That's on me as well. I told Adam, 'You have an on-base percentage below .300 two years in a row.'